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Burbank adopts $1 billion FY2026–27 budget, flags small recurring general‑fund gap
Summary
The City Council adopted the FY2026–27 budget and related resolutions June 2, approving a $1 billion citywide budget and a multi‑year pension funding plan while noting a projected recurring general‑fund deficit starting in FY26–27; council added several discussion items including community arts and renter relocation funding.
Burbank — The City Council unanimously adopted the fiscal year 2026–27 citywide budget at its June 2 joint meeting, approving a package of resolutions covering the city budget, the housing and parking authority budgets, the citywide fee schedule and the city’s appropriations limit.
Finance Director Jennifer Becker presented the plan, which totals just over $1 billion and includes robust funding for Burbank Water & Power, capital improvements, and a new four‑year, $24 million pension funding plan funded in part with one‑time resources. Staff reported a projected recurring general‑fund deficit of about $2.7 million in FY26–27 (about 1% of the general‑fund operating budget) that grows modestly in later years as expenses outpace projected revenues. The budget includes one‑time appropriations directed by council during study sessions: $50,000 recurring for community events and program grants; $330,000 for enhanced renter‑relocation through a new local funding source (Measure A); $15,000 one‑time for community arts related to film; and $50,000 one‑time for immigration emergency assistance.
During public comments, many residents also used the budget hearing to press the council on the Flock ALPR contract and other policy items. Council asked staff to return June 16 with a discussion about a potential transient occupancy tax (TOT) ballot measure for a future cycle to address longer‑term revenue shortfalls.
Vote and next steps: The budget was adopted in a recorded roll call with all five members voting yes. Staff will return with regular financial updates, an RFP timeline if the council chooses to pursue oversight or vendor competition for surveillance tools, and a June 16 discussion about a potential TOT ballot measure.
Key action recorded: budget adoption (vote: 5–0).
